Chhapia - Mashrakh, Saran

Chhapia is a village situated in the Mashrakh subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mashrakh and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Arana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhapia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhapia is 232822. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 841417 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Chhapia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chhapia

According to the 2011 Census, Chhapia village had a total population of 3,091 people, including 1,609 males and 1,482 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.31%, with male literacy at 73.72% and female literacy at 53.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,120.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chhapia

Chhapia is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chhapia

Chhapia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapatti, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Chhapia is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chhapia is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhapia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chhapia village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chhapia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chhapia village are given below:

FAQs about Chhapia